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on 11/22/2005 Cut just behind the first 5-leaf sprout to remove the dead head and promote new growth.
on 11/22/2005 Don't throw away those deadheaded flowers! Let them dry out, then carefully inspect the flowerhead for new seeds. You can plant them and have even *more* beautiful flowers.(Read the plant tags. Some will not permit you to propagate.)
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